Operations Finance Analyst

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on - now and in the future.

Our Operations Finance team currently has an exciting opportunity to join their team. This can be a fully remote role, affiliated to our Cambridge UK or Sofia Bulgaria office.

As a member of the Operations Finance team, you will contribute to the achievement of financial and business objectives through accurate and timely financial analysis and reporting. You will work cross-functionally with operations, commercial finance, and finance to resolve issues related to any of the following: revenue, costs, contract values, billing, balance sheet management, financial reporting, financial tools and processes. Other responsibilities include:

1. Administer the daily financial management of project portfolio consisting of single service contracts and tactical accounts.
2. Identifies issues related to contract modifications, contract values, and contract deliverables.
3. Performs analysis of budget to actual data on monthly, quarterly, and annual bases and for revenue calculations and forecasting.
4. Analyzes cost assignments, ensuring that all assigned projects adhere to accepted cost accounting standards.
5. Performs regular profitability and cash flow analysis on assigned projects.
6. Performs reconciliations of costs and revenues recognized for assigned projects.
7. Analyzing revenue forecast variance and checking forecast accuracy.
8. Tracks and maintain project information and budgets within the project accounting system.
9. Reviewing and approving work movements and scope changes.
10. Coordinates with support staff to ensure sponsors are invoiced in a timely and accurate manner.
11. Assist in the preparation of invoice backup requirements, and client reconciliation request.

Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification. Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 0 to 2 years).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to function as an effective and respected partner to internal clients.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new systems and processes.
• Confidence to handle sensitive information and make sound recommendations.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks while still delivering high quality results.
• Good analytical and quantitative skills and ability to handle data effectively.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project administration skills.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for analysis and presentation of data. For roles with more technical focus, previous experience with SharePoint / VBA / SQL / Power BI / RPA (comparable to 1+ years) will be an advantage.
• Solid understanding of accounting/financial principles and regulations/legal requirements. For roles with more accounting focus, a professional accounting qualification - ACCA / CPA / CIMA or equivalent will be an advantage.

Work Environment:
Thermo Fisher Scientific values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

1. Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
2. Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.
3. Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
4. Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific and be part of our mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Apply today!